Ant, male (Bullyland)

Walk-around of the male ant, gen. sp. by Bullyland, originally released in 1994. This is one of four that were released that year, the others being a worker, soldier, and queen. I have never seen the other three. The figure is not marketed to the species level, although one can probably assume it was intended to be Formica rufa Linnaeus, 1761. Ants are rather common in generic bin-style sets; they are relatively rarely marketed at the species level. While this is a 'generic ant', I have to admit it is one of my favorites!

The figure measures 7.5 cm body length; 9.5 cm if you include the antennae to the tips of the wings. The wings are a single, solid translucent piece of plastic, held roof-like over the body (I like that - makes for a more 'compact' figure, rather than having the wings stretched out to the sides). The paint job is subtle yet realistic/believable.

I would be interested in seeing other members of the caste system, to see how they compare in size, color, and wing position (if present).

On to the pics:













Like other Bullybugs, there are dollar-store knock-offs in the Bullyland style, albeit different sizes and lacking wings. I have yet another (but sold in a different set) that is also in the Bullyland style, but much larger and with outstretched wings; I wonder if it was modeled after the Bully queen. If I ever see it, I will know for sure!

Ohhh! You have the male ant !!!! A true, serious rarity

It is wonderful !!! The first time I ever see one from the four 

The ants have been on my wishlist for many years, but they seem to be very, very, very rare....I almost thought they didn't exist, but   here is one

Congratulations with your great find, and thankyou for sharing

SUSANNE wrote:

Ohhh! You have the male ant !!!! A true, serious rarity

It is wonderful !!! The first time I ever see one from the four 

The ants have been on my wishlist for many years, but they seem to be very, very, very rare....I almost thought they didn't exist, but   here is one

Congratulations with your great find, and thankyou for sharing

Oh really? I did not know how rare it was considered. This was in a batch froggie sold me! For a 'generic ant' it's very nice!

If Susanne doesn't have it in her collection, it surely must be extremly rare. I also think that unlikely you will see other collector showing any of these ants. Yvette, perhaps but I am not so sure of it. Beatrice, of course, the Indiana Jones of this forum.

A huge but nice figurine :)